I have less and less time left at school, and these past few days I’ve taken the time to walk around and revisit every part of it. It’s been a beautiful experience because I remember arriving four years ago, and seeing how much everything has changed makes me truly happy. Just like the school has grown, I’ve grown too.

One memory I hold especially close to my heart is when I had just arrived. A friend who had only known me for a few days gave me some sweets she had brought back from a trip. That small gesture meant so much to me because even though I was someone new in her life, she still wanted to share something with me. At that moment, I knew I had come to the right place. I knew I was going to be happy here.

That’s why I’m so thankful. Pachas gave me some of my life's most beautiful and special moments. Every friend I made taught me something valuable that I’ll carry in my heart. Every lesson from my teachers will stay with me. And every moment, every laugh, every tear, every bit of confusion or peace, I’ll keep it in a special corner of my heart and memory.

Now I’m about to start a new and very different chapter, full of new challenges. But I feel calm knowing I’ll be okay, because Pachas gave me the tools to keep moving forward and never give up. Coming to Pachas was the best decision I ever made, and I wouldn’t change it for anything.